Adventures with the Drayers – Page 2

Adventures with the Drayers – Our DIY Halloween

This is our first proper Halloween in Portland – last year, we were still in the process of moving from our apartment to our house, and there was no time or energy to decorate. Join us as we start our American Halloween decoration collection with some DIY!

November 2, 2022

Adventures with the Drayers – Frog Pond Farm

We went to Frog Pond Farm twice in one day – first, to pick pumpkins (used in the sense of “choose” in this context) and meet llamas, and then back again for the Spooky Walk in the evening. Very autumnal!

November 1, 2022

Adventures with the Drayers – Roller Derby

When we moved to Portland, home of the World Champion Rose City Rollers, we had to get to a bout. The first one we could attend was the Wreckers, the so-called recreational team, who were playing the Northwest Derby Company.

October 20, 2022

Adventures with the Drayers – Mt Angel Oktoberfest

Mt Angel Oktoberfest is the largest folk festival in the Northwest. We went and checked out the wiener-dog races, food, and culture.

October 20, 2022

Adventures with the Drayers – Hoyt Arboretum

I hadn’t even heard of Hoyt Arboretum until Facebook suggested this class to me, but I have wanted to learn watercolour for ages – painting leaves was a great introduction to the technique.

October 15, 2022

Rose City Comic Con

Rose City Comic Con was one of the events that we attended during our 2018 Portland scouting trip, so it was important to return! Here’s our 2022 experience.

October 9, 2022

Adventures with the Drayers – Oregon State Fair

When we first visited Portland in 2018, while we were still deciding if we would move here, one of the things I found most interesting and exciting was visiting the Oregon State Fair. I have only ever seen this kind of event on TV and movies – it feels like peak Americana. We were excited…

October 8, 2022